Coaching with collaborative communication
Effective communication between coaches and athletes is one of the most powerful tools for building trust, improving performance, and...
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Tom Seabury
Sep 234 min read
The impact of in-game decision-making on tennis matches
Tennis is a sport that demands not only physical prowess but also sharp mental agility. While technique, endurance, and strength are...
Tom Seabury
Sep 154 min read
The importance of creating a safe space for athletes when training
Creating a safe space for athletes to learn and develop is fundamental to effective training and coaching. A safe environment goes beyond...
Tom Seabury
Aug 123 min read
Seeking feedback vs seeking validation
In the world of performance, we are all aware of the benefits of feedback. Whether from managers, coaches, family or peers, feedback can...
Tom Seabury
Aug 73 min read
The psychology of a good taper
With the Olympic games now well underway, many commentators and voices on social media are discussing tapering. Tapering is a strategic...
Tom Seabury
Jul 223 min read
Interdisciplinary teams in sport coaching
The evolution of sport over the past few decades has seen a significant shift towards a more scientific and specialised approach to...
Tom Seabury
Jul 13 min read
The importance of selecting the right coach
Selecting the right coach is a pivotal decision that can significantly influence an athlete's chances of success. A coach is more than...
Tom Seabury
May 233 min read
Alexithymia and athletes
Alexithymia is a personality construct characterised by the inability to identify and describe emotions in oneself. This condition, first...
Tom Seabury
May 132 min read
Performance and sleep deprivation
The importance of sleep is well-known when it comes to physical performance in sports. However, sleep deprivation is also a critical...
Tom Seabury
May 94 min read
Junior sport and the Batman Effect
The "Batman Effect" is an intriguing concept in the realm of developmental psychology that explores how assuming the persona of a...
Tom Seabury
May 64 min read
Sakichi Toyoda and the 5 whys
Sakichi Toyoda (one of the fathers of the Japanese industrial revolution and the founder of Toyota Industries) developed a concept...
Tom Seabury
Apr 243 min read
Neuroplasticity and coaching
Neuroplasticity is a fundamental concept that helps us better understand brain development and learning processes. It refers to the...
Tom Seabury
Apr 213 min read
Coaching communication for juniors and adults
Effective communication is crucial in coaching, as it not only helps the transfer of knowledge but also motivates and psychologically...
Tom Seabury
Mar 143 min read
Embodied cognition and the 4E's
Embodied cognition is a theory in cognitive science that posits our cognitive processes are deeply rooted in the body's interactions with...
Tom Seabury
Mar 113 min read
Fatigue and youth sport
Teenage athletes navigate a unique and challenging landscape marked by the convergence of rigorous sporting commitments, academic...
Tom Seabury
Mar 63 min read
Developing a high-performance team
Creating and sustaining a high-performance team involves much more than assembling a group of talented individuals. It requires...
Tom Seabury
Feb 193 min read
Vitamin D and performance
Vitamin D is crucial to our body's functioning. It plays a pivotal role in the body, impacting bone health, immune function, and beyond....
Tom Seabury
Jan 122 min read
How you train is how you play
Rafael Nadal has announced his return to tennis after once again recovering from injury - cementing his reputation as one of the most...
Tom Seabury
Jan 92 min read
Waypoints and goal setting
This time of year sees many setting ambitious goals for the year ahead. While big goals are to be encouraged, we must establish waypoints...
Tom Seabury
Oct 10, 20232 min read
The cognitive skills required in tennis
Tennis, often hailed as a game of physical prowess, is equally a battle of the mind. Behind the powerful serves and elegant volleys lies...
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